Carl L. Johnson died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at his residence on Paradise Valley Road. He was 66 years old.

Carl was born October 7, 1946 in Woodlake, CA, the son of Carl and Bette Johnson. He attended schools in California. He worked at the Defense Depot in Tracy, CA and retired after 34 years. He moved to Riverton in 2002 and in 2003 moved to his current residence on Paradise Valley Road. Carl was an avid hunter in his day and traveled to Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Nevada and Montana on his hunting expeditions. It was on these trips that he fell in love with the beauty of the area of Wyoming and talked about moving there after his retirement.

He is survived by his wife Jo of Shoshoni, WY, mom Bette of Woodlake, CA, son Ian and his wife Sabina and children Maja and Alexander of Shreveport, LA. His daughter Tara Campbell and husband Sean and their daughters Taylor and Jenna of Manteca, CA. Brother Kevin and wife Pam of Visalia, CA. Sisters CarrieCotchett of Fallon, NV, Cynthia and husband Rick Logan of Lindsay, CA, Jetta and husband Joe Flores of Woodlake, CA, Sabrina Johnson, also of Woodlake, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews and in-laws and friends.

He was preceded in death by his dad Carl, brother Steven Johnson and sister Denise Russell, all of Woodlake, CA.

His wishes were to be cremated with no services, at his request. Memorials may be made to the Help for Hospice in care of the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 W. Main St., Riverton, WY 82501.

On-line obituaries are available and condolences for the family may be made at: theDavisFuneralHome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

Saturday, October 27, 2012